ePSIplus Network Kick Off Meeting

The ePSIplus Thematic Network Kick Off Meeting, held in Prague 30-31 October 2006, mobilised the Network for action.

The meeting began with a presentation on, “Community Actions for Developing PSI in Europe”, by Andrej Osterman, European Commission, Information Society and Media Directorate-General Directorate E, Information Market Unit.

A challenging keynote address was given by Michel Vajou, Director, MV Etudes et Conseil, on “ Public Sector Information in France: Flawed Framework but Healthy Industry? ”

The aim of the meeting was to provide a forum for the Network to discuss key PSI issues within the following main thematic areas and plan the work of the Network.

• Legal and Regulatory Progress and Impact
• The Financial Impact of the Directive: Pricing and Charging
• Encouraging PSI Re-use Business
• Public Sector Organizations and Culture Change
• Information Management, Standards and Data Quality

Meeting topics also covered practical aspects of the operation of the ePSIplus Thematic Network.

For more information, contact: Olga McHenry, ePSIplus Meetings Co-ordinator

Select from the list below to Access Meeting Materials including Agenda, Particpants List, Presentations and including a comprehensive meeting report.